RIBWith color A (green in this case) CO 96 sts, join to knit in round placing a stitch marker at the beginning of a row.

work 5 rows of 2x2 rib as following ; p1, (k2, p2)* rep to last 3sts, k2, p1
(I do this instead of k2, p2 all around, because it hides beginning and ending point better.)

CROWNJoin color B (white) and knit each row of below chart 6 times.

When you are done knitting the chart, cut the yarn leaving a tail at least about 7".
Thread the tail through a tapestry needle and go through all remaining 12 sts.
Secure the sts and leave the tail yarn to sew the pompom on later.

Ear flapsCO 15sts work 5 rows in st st.Row1(RS): sl1, ssk, k to last 3sts, k2tog, k1.Row2(WS): sl1, purl across.Rep these two rows until 3sts are left.Knit I-Cord with the remaining 3sts to make chin straps.Make 2 ear flaps and sew them on the bottom hem of the hat.
Make a pompom ( you can get directions from the web) and sew it on at the top of the hat.(You can block it before you sew the pompom on if you want)
DONE~~~~

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